Container with sorbent member and microporous membrane for dispensing vapor from volatile liquid
US4915301A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 1988 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S261/88
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Volatile substances such as fragrances, perfumes, deodorizers, room freshener compositions and the like are dispensed in vapor phase from a container holding the substance in liquid phase at room temperature and under atmospheric pressure. The container has a window covered with a microporous membrane with an active structure formed from a material having a critical surface tension that is below the surface tension of the liquid substance. Generally the active membrane material has a critical surface tension that is below 22 dynes/cm and preferably below 20 dynes/cm while the surface tension of the liquid is at least 22 dynes/cm. One example is an ultraviolet irradiated polymer composition with 0.2 microns nominal pore size. In all instances the volatile substance is first sorbed within a porous element and desorbed therefrom for transport through the membrane only in its vapor phase.
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